I.C.A.R. 42. Administrative Judge ñ Selection, Term and Duties

(a)In each judicial district, an administrative judge shall be elected by a majority of the district judges within the district. If a majority of the district judges cannot agree as to who shall be the administrative judge, then an administrative judge shall be appointed by a majority of the justices of the Supreme Court.

(b)The administrative judge shall be elected or appointed for a term of three years, subject to reelection.

(c)In the event of a vacancy in the office of administrative judge, a replacement shall be elected by a majority of the district judges within the district to complete the unexpired term. If a majority of the district judges cannot agree as to who shall be elected to complete the unexpired term, then an administrative judge shall be appointed by a majority of the justices of the Supreme Court.

(d)The administrative judge may be removed by a majority vote of the district judges of the district.

(e)The powers and duties of the administrative judge include all those powers and duties as established by the Supreme Court.